I am Jim Prowting, a professional CV writer and consultant.

I will personally compose and design your CV to produce a powerful and impressive document that will give you the best possible chance of taking that first crucial step of securing an interview.

Since February 2000, I have produced not only CVs and covering letters, but also other critically persuasive letters and documents, for private clients in a vast variety of trades and professions.

• a FTSE 100 executive
  
  
• a South African supreme court advocate seeking a complete change of career direction in the UK
  
  
• a BBC World Service broadcasting manager for the Russian Federation
  
  

In addition to being a published and talented writer, over a 35-year period I have been a magazine editor using desktop publishing software, a tax officer, a building estimator, an architectural designer, a land and utilities surveyor, a cartographer, a major sports event organiser and a charity fundraising coordinator. I have been in management positions involving the appointment and supervision of more than 50 staff.

Many CV writers have a career consultancy or human resources background. I am different. My long and diverse experience in a number of different industries encompasses project implementation, financial control and man-management, and this, coupled with my proven ability to manipulate words to powerful and persuasive effect, ideally suits me to the art of CV composition and design. I am more likely to actually understand what you do than a run-of-the-mill CV writer, either because I have actually done something similar or have had professional dealings with people who have.

'I think it looks brilliant, in fact, if I was hiring, I would buy into this guy from a glance at the CV.' (email) - unsurprisingly he later told me he got the job he wanted (telephone call)
Sales and Marketing Director

'May I take this opportunity to thank you for a professional approach and high quality finished product.' (typed letter)
Sports and Leisure Centre General Manager

'Just a note to thank you for turning round my CV in quick time - and an excellent and succinct CV too, that has already produced a good response.' (hand-written letter)
Accountant

'I am pleased with the CV; it looks very professional; and thank you very much for reading the support statement and making the changes. It really makes the points more visible and easy to read.' (email)
Secondary School Assistant Head Teacher applying for Technical College Headship

'Thank you for doing such a good job on the CV.' (hand-written card) - I handle this CV on a long-term basis due to its success in securing parts
Actress

'Nice job, Jim. Thank you.' (compliments slip)
Father of budding Music Industry Impresario